BaiUj Ear Hrri LEGISLATIVE FROM PAGE 3 “We will be looking at the new proposal.” According to this fiscal year’s budget, University contracts account for 42 percent of trans portation revenues, or about $4.8 million. “I’ve always supported the luxu ry tax idea,” said Rep. Verla Insko, D-Orange. “It’s hard for me to see the impact the tax could have on rising ticket prices.” Council members also proposed a short list of alternative fiscal options —a “tax menu” that would raise the motor vehicle reg istration, sales and gasoline taxes if passed. Legislators agreed that the vehi cle registration tax idea has a bet ter chance of getting passed than the sales and gasoline tax hikes. The town levies the fee annu ally on automobile owners, and the proposal would raise annual costs by sls. The town of Carrboro has issued a similar request. Both Chapel Hill and Carrboro would direct the extra funds to transportation. Another request discussed Friday came in light of the Feb. 25 attack on a University student on Franklin Street Council members have asked that the legislatu re include sexual orientation as a protected category in the state’s hate-crimes law. “There is mobilization on this issue at the state level. A high per centage of bias crimes are based on sexual orientation. The hate crime statute should definitely include sexual orientation,” said council member Mark Kleinschmidt. Lawmakers showed support for the plan but said they weren’t sure that it could pass. “We definitely support it, but we don’t know if it will go far in the General Assembly,” Kinnaird said. Opposition to a proposed state constitutional amendment that would deny recognition of same sex marriages was also a request of council members. The state already has a “defense of marriage” act on the books that bans same-sex marriages in the state. “There is strong opposition in the community, and we hope you hold firm on this request to kill (the amendment),” Kleinschmidt said. Equality NC, a gay-rights group, encourages any opponents of the amendment to attend tonight’s SurfiriUSA Whether you’re boogie-boarding in Baja, arching a wave on the Carolina coast, or just hanging out by the pool, UNCG’s Summer Session is as close as your computer. Surf s Up this summer at UNCGiCampus.com. UNCG Summer Session Online Maylß-July29 i-fs-y UNCG Ij^ampus ONLINE COURSES 8 DEGREES vj|—Bfcfc , • jjjif ■* •'*' jjt. Us ’ - u 8 iiili 1111 1111 I Jr ' o|4-%245507 l "' tr ucvrrunc.edu j WAIK-IN HOURS: Answers to career questions and resume reviews Mon-Fri, 10 —3p l PROGRAMS $ How to Find a Job After Graduation: Learn how lit s can assist you xj w ith your job search. 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Estroff said the plan leaves ques tions unanswered, but that it is a step toward bridging the gap between faculty and administrators. “I think it’s fortunate that the document is out for review,” Estroff said. “It’s good that the faculty at least have a feeling that they know what’s going on.” Contact the University Editor at udesk@unc.edu. none of your business.’ “And that was it.” Later, the first lady called and suggested he make baskets of sugar filled with six sugar tulips each. He protested he had no assistants and only two days left. Mesnier recalled that Nancy Reagan cocked her head to the side, saying, “Roland, you have two days and two nights.” “This is the life at the White House. Even now when I see her on TV,” he said, tilting his head in imitation, “I get the chills.” But Mesnier said he makes sure he never loses sight of the fun. He tries to keep things simple, forgoing cake flour and bread MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2005 PETITION FROM PAGE 3 it has a different status than frater nities and other groups,” Kinnaird said to UNC officials. Still, administrators expressed satisfaction with the measures in place and suggested that any push for change be left to the next wave of student officials. To quell students’ concerns, Christopher Payne associate vice chancellor for student servic es recounted the measures UNC took last fall to ensure that stu dents were aware of elections. The University set up bulletin boards and voter registration tables in the lobbies of campus housing areas. Administrators suggested that UNC hold a one-day event in which all groups would be allowed to visit students’ rooms, but Calabria met the proposal with little enthusiasm. Near the end of the meeting, Kinnaird expressed doubt that anything will change. “This is probably not going to go through the legislature without a legal challenge,” Kinnaird said. Calabria also conceded that the petition will not succeed. “There’s not really anything we can do about it.” Contact the University Editor udesk@unc.edu. flour for the all-purpose variety. His favorite dessert is the humble apple pie, which he said he likes for its “American sim plicity.” Ray Porter of Chapel Hill said it was the most enjoyable class he’s ever had at A Southern Season. “A lot of desserts are challeng ing, but he made it fun,” he said. But maybe there is such a thing as too much dessert. At home, Mesnier tries to stay away from pastry, because he tastes enough on the job, he said. His choice fresh fruit. Contact the Features Editor at features@unc.edu. 5